Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05 LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Hoffenheim face Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga today.
Bayern Munich remain the dominant force in German football and secured another title win last season, while they signed England captain Harry Kane over the summer to further boost their attacking prowess.
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are their main challengers, but behind them a fierce battle for European football continues with Union Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt expected to be among the best of the rest once more.
At the other end, Stuttgart and Augsburg will be aiming for better after they only just survived last season, while FC Heidenheim are this year in the top flight for the first time in their entire history.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05
Florian Grillitsch (TSG Hoffenheim) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05
Marco Richter (1. FSV Mainz 05) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.
Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05
Marco Richter (1. FSV Mainz 05) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Hoffenheim vs Mainz 05
Attempt saved. Marco Richter (1. FSV Mainz 05) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
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